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FL S0706
Bill
AI Summary
- Requires employers in industries with regular outdoor work—including agriculture, construction, and landscaping—to implement an outdoor heat exposure safety program approved by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Department of Health
- Mandates high-heat procedures when the outdoor heat index reaches or exceeds 90°F, including 10-minute recovery periods every 2 hours, provision of cool/cold drinking water (at least 1 quart per employee per hour), and access to communication systems for emergencies
- Requires employers to provide shaded rest areas when the heat index reaches or exceeds 80°F, with enough space to accommodate all employees on recovery breaks without physical contact with one another
- Employees exhibiting mild to moderate heat illness symptoms must be relieved from duty and given at least 15 minutes of shade; serious symptoms require immediate medical attention and first aid
- Mandates annual heat illness training approved by both departments for all outdoor employees and supervisors, provided in English and all languages understood by the workforce, covering risk factors, symptoms, acclimatization, and emergency procedures
- Effective date is October 1, 2023, with the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Department of Health directed to adopt implementing rules including approved training programs and employer certification
Legislative Description
Heat Illness Prevention
Last Action
Died in Commerce and Tourism
5/5/2023
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